NDM8212 Welsh Conservatives Debate - The Welsh language
NDM8212 Welsh Conservatives Debate - The Welsh language
NDM8212 Darren
Millar (Clwyd West)
To propose that the Senedd:
1. Notes the Cymraeg 2050: Work Programme
2021 to 2026.
2. Expresses concern that the 2021 Census
revealed that the number of people who say they can speak Welsh decreased by
more than 20,000.
3. Believes that the Welsh language is a
cultural asset which brings many benefits to Wales.
4. Recognises the disparity in confidence
amongst Welsh speakers.
5. Calls on the Welsh Government to explore
opportunities to expand and promote the day-to-day use of the Welsh language.
Cymraeg
2050: Work Programme 2021 to 2026
The following amendment was tabled:
Amendment 1 Lesley Griffiths
(Wrexham)
Add as new points at end of motion:
Recognises that other data sources show
that an increasing amount of people have some Welsh-speaking ability and that
increasing numbers of children are attending Welsh-medium education.
Welcomes:
(a) that all local authorities in Wales
have published new Welsh in Education Strategic Plans to increase access to
Welsh language learning across all school language categories;
(b) the work of the Commission for
Welsh-speaking Communities to strengthen Welsh at a community level; and
(c) the work of our partner organisations such as Mudiad Meithrin, the National Centre for Learning Welsh, the Urdd, the National Eisteddfod, the Mentrau Iaith, and others, to provide opportunities to use the language.
Reason considered: Senedd Business;
Type: For information
First published: 02/03/2023